Background
Shields, John Knight was born on August 15, 1858 in Clinchdale, Tennessee, United States. Son of Judge James T. and Elizabeth (Simpson) Shields.
Shields, John Knight was born on August 15, 1858 in Clinchdale, Tennessee, United States. Son of Judge James T. and Elizabeth (Simpson) Shields.
Studied under private tutors.
Admitted to bar, 1879. Partner with father until latter retired, 1890. Partner with R. East. L. Mountcastle, 1890-1892, and 1894-1902.
Chancellor 12th Chancery Division of Tennessee, 1892-1894.
Associate Justice Supreme Court, Tennessee, for terms 1902-1910, 1910-1918. Chief justice, 1910-1913.
United States senator, 2 terms, 1913-1925.
Married Mary Fulkerson, June 1883 (deceased). Married second, Mistress.